NYC congestion pricing countdown: Map, toll information, discounts and more
NEW YORK CITY - The start of congestion pricing in New York City is just under a week away.
CONGESTION PRICING NYC: START DATE | MAP | TOLL COST | TOLL HOURS | DISCOUNTS
The Big Apple is soon set to officially become the first major metropolis in the United States to implement such a toll.
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New NYC congestion pricing plan: Details for drivers
Like it or not, NYC congestion pricing is officially back from the dead. Here's what you need to know about fees, hours and when the plan goes into effect.
Here's everything drivers need to know about congestion pricing, including a map, toll prices, toll hours and exemptions.
When does congestion pricing start?
Congestion pricing is scheduled to begin on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
Congestion pricing NYC map
Vehicles entering the Manhattan zone, which are local streets and avenues at or below 60 Street – near Central Park – will be charged a toll.
This map shows the proposed zone for New York City congestion pricing.
Drivers on the FDR and West Side Highway passing through the borough will not be charged.
How much will the toll cost?
Most vehicles would pay $9 to enter the congestion zone. It would come on top of the often-hefty tolls drivers pay to enter Manhattan via some bridges and tunnels.
The toll can still be raised, though New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she does not want to do that for at least three years.
Depending on size, trucks will be charged $14.40 to $21.60 during peak hours.
Rideshare passengers using Uber and Lyft will see an extra $1.50 per-ride surcharge, while taxis will add a $0.75 per-ride fee.
Any passenger vehicles entering the zone through Manhattan tunnels during peak will receive a proposed discount of up to $3.
What hours are the tolls in effect?
Drivers will see the highest tolls between 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Tolls will be 75% cheaper outside of peak hours.
How will congestion pricing work in NYC?
Most tolls will be collected through E-ZPass, thanks to gantries already set up at the congestion zone entry points.
Drivers without an E-ZPass will be mailed a bill and forced to pay a higher rate.
Congestion pricing discounts, exemptions
Some exceptions include a free pass for emergency vehicles, specialized city vehicles, and buses with regular public routes or city school contracts.
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NYC's congestion pricing begins January 5: Which drivers are eligible for discounts?
Some drivers could qualify for a discount that reduces the congestion toll by 50%, while drivers with disabilities or health conditions that prevent them from using mass transit could apply for a "disability exemption."
Vehicles carrying disabled people and certain low-income commuters also get a pass. Low-income drivers are eligible for discounts and tax credits.
What is congestion pricing?
Congestion pricing is aimed at reducing traffic and pollution while encouraging the use of public transit. It has long existed in other cities around the globe, including London, Stockholm, Milan and Singapore, but not in the U.S.